Job summary
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) plays a vital role within primary care, supporting the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care.
We are interested in hearing from an experienced HCA who is a caring and enthusiastic individual who wants to work in our friendly practice to enhance our nursing team in delivering outstanding care.
We are looking for someone to ideally work Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Friday
Main duties of the job
To assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of high quality patient care. Undertaking clinical work and related tasks as delegated by the practice nurses or GPs following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
To work as part of the Nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
To assist the Practice Nurses in the annual reviews for patients on the practice register for Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Chronic Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, Mental Health and Hypertensive Disease.
To assist in the smooth running of clinics ensuring all necessary equipment and stock is available and high quality standards of infection control are maintained.
Some of the other duties include, though are not limited to
Phlebotomy
Wound Care
Assisting in Minor Surgery/Women's Health Clinics
Blood pressures and ECG's
Chaperoning
Administering Flu and B12 injections under a Patient Specific Directive
About us
Garforth Medical Practice is a training practice which cares for over 14000 patients. We are across 2 sites and have a team of 12 GP's, ANP's, Practice Matron and a large team of care coordinators and administrative staff. Our Practice Nursing Team consists of 5 Practice Nurses, a Phlebotomist, 3 HCA's and a Nursing Associate from the local PCN.
The Garforth Medical Practice is a general practice that is accessed by the immediate population of the area and has evolved steadily over the years. The main practice covers the Garforth area in the east of Leeds and is mainly suburban with a smaller outlying semi rural population. At the present time our list size is around 14,000.
There are two surgeries, the main surgery being in Garforth. The branch surgery is in the nearby village of Barwick in Elmet approx 3 miles away. Patients can, and do, attend any of the surgeries, but normally attend the nearest surgery for most of their services. The branch site is a dispensing surgery.
We also provide care and services for 3 Residential/Nursing Homes
The practice is located in an attractive and fairly affluent area. Being on the outskirts of the vibrant city of Leeds and having easy access to the M62 motorway and M1/A1 link, combined with excellent railway communications makes this a very desirable area to live. There are excellent schools and ample good quality housing.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Church Lane
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 1HB
Elmwood Surgery
Elmwood Lane
Barwick In Elmet
Leeds
LS15 4JX
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant who is able to join our Nursing Team.
See attached Job Description file for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant who is able to join our Nursing Team.
See attached Job Description file for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE Grade A to C in Maths and English
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
* Experience of working in healthcare
* Able to perform and understand blood pressures
* Good team player
* Able to work under own initiative
Desirable
* Experience of working in primary care
* Qualified in giving injections and vaccinations
* Basic knowledge of Long Term Conditions
* Experienced in performing manual blood pressures
* Experienced in performing ECG's
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE Grade A to C in Maths and English
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
* Experience of working in healthcare
* Able to perform and understand blood pressures
* Good team player
* Able to work under own initiative
Desirable
* Experience of working in primary care
* Qualified in giving injections and vaccinations
* Basic knowledge of Long Term Conditions
* Experienced in performing manual blood pressures
* Experienced in performing ECG's
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Garforth Medical Practice
Address
Church Lane
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 1HB
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Employer details
Employer name
Garforth Medical Practice
Address
Church Lane
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 1HB
Employer's website
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